Farooq Rashid

Farooq Rashid is a seasoned procurement professional currently serving as a Senior Procurement Business Partner at Greater Manchester Combined Authority, leading teams focused on Digital, Economy, Corporate, and Mega Vendors, as well as Place-related procurement involving construction and environmental projects. Prior to this role, Farooq held positions at STAR as a Category Manager and Procurement Officer, and at Johnnie Johnson Housing as an M&E Contracts Officer, overseeing compliance and procurement for a substantial property portfolio. Additional experience includes legal advisory roles and contract management in various organizations, complementing a strong legal background with a Bar Professional Training Course from BPP Law School and an LLB (Hons) Law degree from The Manchester Metropolitan University.